Almost half of personal computer users around the world get their software illegally, with China's massive market the worst culprit, a report claimed on Wednesday.
A Business Software Alliance (BSA) survey showed 47 percent of PC users globally believe there is nothing wrong with using unauthorised copies of software programs.
This includes buying a single licence for multiple installations or downloading programs from peer-to-peer networks, BSA said.
The survey of 15,000 PC users in 32 countries showed Chinese users have the most relaxed attitude to piracy. More...
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A Business Software Alliance (BSA) survey showed 47 percent of PC users globally believe there is nothing wrong with using unauthorised copies of software programs.
This includes buying a single licence for multiple installations or downloading programs from peer-to-peer networks, BSA said.
The survey of 15,000 PC users in 32 countries showed Chinese users have the most relaxed attitude to piracy. More...
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